Krupps of Essen the Armory of Germany
A profile of Krupp's complex at Essen, its vast network of 60 factories linked by 40 miles of rail, 4,000 officials and 40,000 workers, and its pivotal role in supplying guns and armor for Germany’s war effort. The piece notes secrecy, foreign visitors, and the family ownership by Frau Krupp von Bohlen and Halbach.
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von Moltke
Noen
Essen
Germany
Krupps
Krupp
Westphallaff
Easant
Aled Krupp
Meppén
Ames
Annen and
Gruson
Rheinhausen
Duisburg
Neumied
Engers
Germania
Kiel
Spain
Krupp’s
Rhine
Rhenish
Interna Sonal
Pacific
Indian
Liege
Namur
Peter Friedrich Krupp
Alfred
Forties
Frau Krupp von Bohlen
Halbach
Alfred Krupp
Manag ‘Ing
Krupp's
That Conunded Order at Mons Letter from Royal Irish Private
A letter from Private Holohan of the Royal Irish Regiment, treated at Netley Hospital, describes the Mons fighting. The action began near noon, the advance met German fire at 1200 yards, and the men opened fire as the Germans closed to 800 yards. The foe fell in rows as British fire proved effective before a retreat order and a shower of shrapnel disrupted the withdrawal.
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Mons
Holohan
Royal Irish Regiment
Netley Hospital
Queen Victoria on Belgian Neutrality in a Private Letter
A passage from a letter by Queen Victoria discusses Belgian neutrality, reflecting royal stance and diplomacy. The document notes concerns about European security and the balance of power in the region, illustrating how the monarch viewed prospects for peace and international law.
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Queen Victoria
How German Trenches Were Flooded
The article describes a German canal system from Dunkirk to the Scheldt forming a continuous water line across northern France. Inundation tactics hinder troop movements between Aire and the coast and assist trench clearing during cold weather as German forces aim toward Calais and London.
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Canis
Dunkirk
Scheldt
Bouchain
France
Aire
Lys
St Omer
Calais
London
Prisoner treatment noted in N M S Surbiton Hill report
A historical item discusses generous prisoner care linked to Koenigie Luise and Alice Seaman Gibb of Surbiton Hill. The fragment mentions a German figure, a passenger, and an orderly process aboard a vessel, with unclear actions and roles.
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Koenigie Luise
Alice Seaman Gibb
N.M.S
Surbiton Hill
Anysore
Frontline Reflections From The Trenches And Firing Lines
A wartime letter describes brutal infantry assaults in dense formations. It notes high British officer conduct and care by the Duchess of Sussex Island for a wounded comrade, while contrasting German sustenance and a chorus of songs amid battle.
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Ayent Rifles
Suisland
Victoria Crosses for Three L Battery Men
Victoria Crosses recommended for three fearless L battery Britons near Compiegne. Sergeant Major Darrell Gunner Darbyshire and Driver Osborne kept one gun alive amid a heavy German assault, firing until all but one German piece fell silent. Wounded, they sustained the last gun’s fire as others fell. The battery’s damaged guns are being repaired and the unit rebuilt to over 300, with hopes to return to the front.
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Iroya
Darrell
Darbyshire
Osborne
Compiegne
Uerrell, Darbyshire
Avenged His Pal by Joining War Regiment at Mons
Private Sidney Smith of the 1st Warwickshires recounts in a letter how he and comrades charged German positions to avenge a fallen friend. He describes nearing the trenches, engaging with a hedge ambush, and a wounded comrade asking for luck for the regiment as he fell.
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Sidney Smith
1St
Warwickshires
Mons
Bill
German view of Britain's naval power shifts after Heligoland fight
German press. once confident in its naval dominance, now acknowledges Britain’s sea power. Reports note British fleet skill and courage at Heligoland as eye openers, while German hopes for quick coastal victory fade. Public opinion may demand decisive fleet action and prestige loss if inaction continues.
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British Sea Service
Heligoland
Fatherland
Germany
Navy Department
Serk Waser
Berlin
Great Britain
Britain
Youngest Allied soldier Albert Schuffrenkes in action
A correspondent profiles fourteen year old Albert Schuffrenkes born May 8 1900 at Bel fort. He joined a French cavalry division and early August guided infantry through Rotgemont near Belfort. He fought at Mulhouse carried a rifle wore a worn shot-through badge and later joined an artillery regiment before a skirmish where he reportedly earned four horse rides.
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Hussar
Albert Schuffrenkes
Belfort
Rotgemont
Albert
Mulhorse
Hussars
Value of Areoplanes French Airmen Drove the Germans Away
A letter from a French airman remarks on French flyers showing gallantry at the front and doing good work. He notes cooperation with the artillery and reports German surprise attacks met from the air. He claims several killed and praises aviation support, though details are incomplete.
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A Tor
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Arillery
Ainoe
Septen
Surprig
Sion
Guna
Marghie
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